subservient
01
卑躬屈膝的, 顺从的
ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority
例子
His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands.
他顺从的助手从未质疑过他的任何不合理要求。
The manager preferred subservient employees who would not question his decisions.
经理更喜欢顺从的员工，他们不会质疑他的决定。
02
serving as a means, tool, or aid
例子
Technology should be subservient to human needs, not the other way around.
Laws are subservient to the goal of justice.
03
behaving in a manner characteristic of a servant or slave
例子
The courtiers were subservient, bowing at every word of the king.
She found his subservient attitude toward wealthy clients repulsive.
04
从属的, 次要的
subordinate or considered secondary in importance
例子
In the company's hierarchy, the administrative staff is often viewed as subservient to the executive team.
在公司的层级结构中，行政人员通常被视为从属于执行团队。
The needs of the individual were made subservient to the goals of the collective in the community.
个人的需求被服从于社区中集体的目标。
词汇树
subserviently
subservientness
subservient
subservi
